STEPHANIE Edward carried me into the kitchen ignoring my tiny attempts for him to drop me down. Deep down, I loved it. He sat me on the kitchen counter and asked me what I wanted. Honestly, I was full now, he had fed me. “I'm not hungry anymore,” I said quietly. “Woman, you were going to leave me earlier because you were hungry” his face contained a kind of confusion, which made me begin to laugh. “I'll have a sandwich” “Why?” He questioned. I laughed “I'm not really hungry now” He walked up to me and whispered. “Little bird, you'll need all the food you can get tonight” I laughed again which was unusual. “I can't remember getting you high just a few minutes ago” I slid down the cabinet and placed my arms around his neck, eyes in his. “You don't know anything, Mr Dan, you got me drunk and I want to get high again” He smiled, this time, he wasn't angry that I called him Mr Dan. “Still…” He pushed strands of my hair behind. “You need to eat something” He lifted me without warni
STEPHANIE I made Edward lay down on the leather massage bed while I took off my sweater. He had taken off his shirt, so I was greeted with the tough intense muscle showing on his back. I got an oil which smelled of lavender and went ahead to apply it on him, my phone producing a soft, calming tone. I wanted him to feel good, and have the experience of a proper spa treatment. I let the oil drop on his back before gently blending them all over, driving my hands into every muscle of his back and neck. I heard him sigh in satisfaction. “This feels good, little bird” he whispered in a raspy note. I took my time to feel each strong muscle, yet his tender skin grazed my palm. I got to his waist and didn't hesitate to slide my hands past his trousers, feeling the fullness of his muscle-filled buttocks. “You're crossing the boundary” I heard him say and I took my hands. He turned around, facing the ceiling, and I went ahead to oil his chest, letting my fingers sink into his skin. As I
STEPHANIE I was surprised, shocked to the bone. How could Edward just fire Steven because he touched me or asked me out on a date? Any woman would be happy because he was all overprotective and so but I wasn't, Steven was a nice guy. If he was some pervert I wouldn't have bothered. I stared at Steven who had his head bowed, pain and confusion written all over. I needed to do something. I ran after Edward. “He was in his office now, about to sit, when I walked in. “How could you do that?” I questioned. “Steven didn't do anything wrong” he ignored me and sat down. So we are beginning this attitude of him ignoring me all over again. “Who goes around firing people who said they liked me?” He sat back on his chair and let me feed his eyes. “You need to go and reverse your order,” He stood up, and in a few steps, he was towering above me. He said most gently “No one touches what is mine” “But I'm not your possession. You have to employ him back”“Do you feel something for him?” He a
STEPHANIE I couldn't sit on the bed any longer so I got up and opened the door leading to the balcony, standing out. I rested slightly on the high glass wall railing. My mind was occupied with Maison's thoughts. What was this guy planning to do? I was a little bit afraid. I just didn't want anyone hurt because of me. When I heard footsteps behind me, I quickly vanquished every thought, the last thing I wanted was for Edward to know what was going on. He wrapped his arms around me, face in the crook of my neck. “You smell good”, I murmured a reply. “What are you doing out here?” “I needed some fresh air” I replied “Hmmm”, he held me tighter. “Is everything all right?” I cannot tell Edward that my ex-boyfriend is back and threatening to get back with me or people will die. “Yes, I am. Why?” “You seem quiet” “Naa, nothing is wrong”, I laughed, turned to him, and he looked at my body and smiled. “You look hot,” he smirked.I wanted to forget everything I was thinking, so I asked h
EDWARD Since I promised Stephanie a dinner date, I wanted to make it perfect. I bought her a limited edition jewelry, to give her, just to show how much I loved her. I booked a whole luxury restaurant for us, hiring an international chef. The plan was that after dinner, I'd surprise her by saying we would have to redo our honeymoon. I got a Yacht and a five-star hotel. I wanted to make life perfect for her. I didn't mind after all this, I'll propose to her properly. I wanted her to just be mine and mine alone. I texted her earlier to remind her we were eating out, and she sounded excited. By seven pm I was at the restaurant waiting for her. I knew she might take a long time trying to look her best, so I was patient, waiting for the most beautiful creature on earth to walk through the door. I waited and ordered a glass of whiskey to start up the night. An hour later, Stephanie had not yet arrived. I became worried, I tried to call her but she didn't pick up. I called my driver, wh
STEPHANIE Edward had texted to tell me to meet him for dinner by seven pm, I was excited. I began dressing up early. I was sitting in front of my dressing mirror, applying some makeup when my phone rang. It was Maison. I didn't want to pick up at first, but I decided to. I just wanted to tell him to stay away from me. ‘Hey babe’ he started ‘I missed you so much’ “Why are you calling me?” I asked in a harsh tone. ‘Hmmm you don't sound happy to hear my voice but anyway, I want to meet up with you’“I cannot. I don't want to have anything to do with you anymore”‘Well I still do’ he laughed annoyingly ‘I came to visit your Dad and Mom’ “How did you know where they are staying?”‘Still don't believe me? Wait a sec’I heard him walk up to someone handing the phone over. ‘Hi honey’, I heard my mother's voice and an uncomfortable sensation filled my body. ‘Maison came into town and decided to visit us. Did you see how he changed?’ she laughed. ‘He’s still such a nice guy’ I pretended t
STEPHANIE I found myself in an unfamiliar house. Seeing Maison, I knew that it was his place, but I had no idea how I got there. I just needed to go home. Then it dawned on me, Edward. He must have been waiting for me in the restaurant. Oh my God! The fear I had for Maison had made me disappoint Edward. I felt sick in my stomach. He must be really mad. “Come to bed, baby girl”, Maison said to me, and I wiped my eyes because I was almost crying. Was I drugged? I needed to be as calm as possible since I was alone with him, I didn't want him to hit me. “I have to check up on my daughter, I do it every night”, I almost whispered. “She's not even your daughter Stephanie” His voice contained a little bit of anger.“She became my child when I married Edward.” I got on my feet and began looking for my purse and my phone. I needed to call Edward. “That's why you should leave him. You'll be free” I didn't want to provoke him by saying no “Just get me my purse, it's late”I watched him r
STEPHANIE I waited for Edward to return until it was 2 am. I guessed he slept out. I just hope he had not gone to drink to stupor. I had cried my eyes out and there were no tears left to cry. I was still in my dress and shoes, not ready to change yet. I was seated on the floor, I know I looked haggard. Ever since I had known Edward, I had never seen him sleep out before. This must have hurt him. I was mad at Maison but I was more mad at myself. Why did I believe him and go to him? He really wouldn't have murdered my parents; I just have this fear for him I can't get rid of. I wanted to call him and scold him but I felt that he would be more happy if he heard me crying. I took off my shoes and got up, I needed to leave before Edward returned drunk and wouldn't like my presence. I should respect him at least. As I walked, I felt weak. My body felt as if I was beaten. I was guilty and sorry. I went into my room and collapsed on the bed. When I thought my life had gotten better, t
STEPHANIE Edward got home, still recuperating from his injury, I had to move back in to take care of him. He couldn't use his hand properly or his body to do any harsh activities. I needed to be by his side. Anna was so happy I returned, they had told her I went on a trip. She kept on asking what I got her and I had to ask Emma to go get her the latest doll she had always wanted. Emma wrapped it up and I gave it to her as a gift. As a workaholic that Edward was, staying home wasn't funny for him. He still tried to work from home but I always reminded him that he should rest just like the doctor had suggested. I met him slumped on the couch in our room watching sports news. He looked exhausted. I laughed “You look like you're about to die because they asked you to stay home and recover” “Trust me now I'm getting an experience of what you felt while staying home all through that period” I smiled and sat beside him. “Have you taken a shower?” “Not yet. I feel so lazy right now,” h
STEPHANIE “GET YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF MY WIFE!!” Edwards' voice rumbled and thundered down the street, and immediately, Maison let go of me. “So you brought your husband huh?” He threw me a very dirty look. “I thought I had told you to come alone. Now you're really going to get it dirty when we get home” He dug his hand into his back pocket and brought out a dagger before lunging into Edward, and they struggled with who would hit whom. I wasn't expecting to see Edward. How did he know what was going on and came? For some reason, I'm glad he came, but for another, I'm not; what if he gets stabbed? They gave themselves an equal share of beatings until Maison cut Edward on the arm. I just screamed where I was. Edward was trying to hit the knife out of his hand but he proceeded to pierce him with the knife in his abdomen. I felt like fainting. Edward managed to hit the knife out of his hands and held him to the ground, it didn't take a second before Sam and his team came and grabbed
STEPHANIE I ignored my mother who had seen me and Edward outside. I walked upstairs avoiding her gaze. I was ashamed of myself and also angry. I had ruined Edwards' life. I locked my door, slumped on the floor, and cried more. Thinking about it, how could Edward even want me back after knowing I slept with another man? What kind of a lover was he? I've never seen someone love me this bad in my life. I needed to do something concerning all these. I cannot sit back and watch Maison soil Edwards's name. I don't mind dying because of this. I needed to make things right. I should save the one who loves me more than the way I love him. I thought about it for some days before concluding. I picked out my phone and called Maison hoping he would pick up. He did, and I said. “You wanted me right? Now you can have me” ‘What are you saying?’ He clearly was pleased with those words. “But please don't ruin Edwards's name, please, I beg you, Maison. You can have me as you want.”‘Is it now you
EDWARD Stephanie was wearing his clothes, looking haggard, she had slept over, did she just have sex with him? Her mom had told me that she had gone to see me yesterday. But I never saw her, I just guessed she would be here, and here she was, in another man's clothes. “What are you doing here?” I asked her. “What are you doing here?” She asked me back. “You have no right to be here” She began walking down the stairs. “I do, you're fucking just leaving a man's apartment”“Just the way you fucking left a woman's apartment before coming here to pretend to beg” She was angry. “What?” I didn't understand her statement. She laughed “Edward you're funny” “I don't understand” She walked up to me, and I could smell tobacco and earth on her, it was unusual. She always smelt fresh and flowery. “Let me tell you something, you and I are never getting back together. Never” Perhaps did she hear about me and Camille but no one would tell her. “You cannot say that” “Edward you cannot stand h
STEPHANIE Gabriel kissed me roughly as if he had been craving for my body just like I was craving for a body. His hands caressed every inch of my body. I didn't mind that he was all muddy and could stain my clothes, I wanted his hands all over me. He hit me against the wall. Getting rid of my shirt first. Sucking my neck and chest. I ran my fingers through his soft locks. I was dripping wet, I had forgotten my pain. I just imagined that I was doing everything with Edward. He placed me on a console, taking his shirt off. He studied me before leaning in to kiss me slowly. He carried me into his workroom, to his pottery station, and laid me on the muddy floor gently. I stared at him. “What are you doing?” He smirked. “Just relax” He began to take off my clothes, and soon I was naked before him. “You're a total work of art” I just watched him. He took off his clothes before walking towards a heap of mud. He grabbed a bowl of muddy water and poured some on himself. I was surprised,
STEPHANIE I was into the kiss, my hands travelling to Gabriel's neck, when I realised that this wasn't right. I quickly pulled away to his surprise. “I'm so sorry. I can't do this” I said, getting up. “I'm not even supposed to be here” What was wrong with me? How could I kiss someone whom it has not been a week since I met? I was married, I shouldn't appear cheap before Gabriel. “Stephanie,” he called me. I refused to turn for fear that what would happen next might be more intense. “Stephanie please wait” I turned around. “I'm really sorry” “It's not your fault. It is my fault. I don't know what's wrong with me” I ran my fingers through my hair. “I have feelings for someone else” Gabriel stared at me with concern in his eyes. “It's normal to feel something for someone and at the same time feel something for another” “That’s not true” “You shouldn't deny your heart what it wants and your body what it craves,” He said softly. “I don't know you, Gabriel. I can't say I feel someth
STEPHANIE I didn't feel bad as Edward saw me on Gabriel's back. I felt happy so he would know that I could be special to any other man. I slid down his back and he watched me with concern. “Are you sure, I shouldn't take you inside?” “I have to speak to that man,” I gestured to Edward. I faced him properly. “Thank you so much, I would have been in lots of trouble without you. I'll come over later” Gabriel smiled. “I'll be expecting you” As he turned to leave, he gave Edward a quick look before walking away. I frowned when I turned to Edward. I limp slowly to where he is. “What are you doing here?” “Who was that guy?” “That's none of your business” Seriously, that's the first question Edward would ask me?He looked at my legs “What happened to you?” “Nothing much, I sprained my ankle” “Then you should get a doctor immediately” I stared at him with a frown. “What are you doing here?”He was silent for a while before walking up to me and sweeping me off the ground. He carried me
EDWARD I studied Camille as she said those words. How can this woman be so ruthless? I don't even know when she began loving me. “When did this all begin” “Hmm?” “When did you begin having a thing for me, I've known us to be best friends?” She smiled “Remember when you punched Raymond into a pool, that's when it all started”I shifted my head to the side. This was years ago in junior high school. We attended Raymond's birthday party, and when he saw her, he began teasing her for being so small. She began to cry. When I saw what Raymond did to her, I was offended and dashed to him, punching him and he fell into the pool behind. It was a very long time ago, I wasn't expecting it to be something that would make someone fall for someone. Plus she was my best friend. “Camille, we were kids,” I told her. “Well not anymore and you can keep to your word” “I cannot marry you” I was a bit offended. “I'm not asking you to marry me, I just want you as my man” “That cheating on Stephanie
EDWARD My bed felt cold without Stephanie beside me. The past few days have been a hard one for me. I couldn't concentrate well at work or home. I then realised the big hole in my life If Stephanie was not in it. The only time I got to hear her voice was when she called Anna to say hello. I had gone and tried apologising but she wouldn't listen. I wanted to give her space but I cannot live without her. I couldn't sleep and decided to go apologise this time forcing her to hear me out. Reaching her doorstep, I alighted only to find her on another man's back. They were talking, and she seemed relaxed and happy. Who was this guy that could make my woman happy? I was furious. Stephanie didn't know that everything I had done, I was doing it for her. It was getting to the busiest time of the year for me. There was a pile of work to do and lots of places to go. Sometimes it gets so busy that I would arrive home when Stephanie was asleep. I wanted to spend more time with her, especially